Deprescribing vitamin B6 in a Singapore community hospital
In conclusion, this project facilitated a significant increase in the percentage of patients with successful vitamin B6 deprescription, reducing patients' pill burden, side effects and medication costs. It also resulted in a new protocol guideline for our healthcare teams to consider vitamin B6 deprescription in suitable patients.
Authors
- Alvin Shao Qiang Ong
- Cheryl Yan Fang Tan
- Keith Zhong Hui Lee
- Yee Shiang Wong
- Eng Fui Lim
- Dalvin Wan Hong Koh
- Hui Yun Soh
- Tsui Pik Chan
- Gabriel Gerald Wenjun Yee
- Yu Xian Loo
Institutions
- Singapore General Hospital (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Quality
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2024-003289
- Primary Topic
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00